Job Opportunities

Mendel's state-of-the-art gene discovery and plant growth facilities are situated in the San Francisco Bay area. We offer an exciting and challenging scientific environment plus an attractive package of salary, stock options, and benefits, including a 401(k) plan. EOE.

Current openings

• Plant Care Assistant

• Staff Accountant/Payroll

• Research Associates (multiple positions) - Molecular Biology and Molecular/Protein Interactions
• Research Associate - Chemical and Genetic Screening
• Senior Facilities Technician

• Chinese/English Bilingual Executive Assistant

• Bioinformatics Scientist

• Patent Agent

Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for entry level, Part/Full Time Plant Care Assistant positions. The successful applicant will participate in caring for and growing experimental plant materials. Duties include pot filling, watering, staking, bagging, harvesting, processing seeds and all preparatory and clean-up steps involved. Participation in Integrated Pest Management Program including monitoring pests, application of beneficial insects, and occasional pesticide application is required.

Applicants must be responsible, reliable, able to work independently and with a group, able to lift 50 to 70 lbs., and have a keen attention to details. Experience in Pest Management is desirable.

Applications, including the names, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least 2 references should be submitted to:

Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for Research Associate positions in Molecular Biology and Molecular Interactions. The candidates will have previous experience with the application of a broad array of molecular biology (PCR, subcloning, bacterial and yeast transformation, etc.) and/or protein chemistry (gel electrophoresis, protein purification, blotting, etc.) techniques in a research laboratory. The positions will involve the use of laboratory automation in a high-throughput team environment, demanding comfort with both standard (Microsoft Office) and custom software applications. Applicants must have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years experience with a Bachelors, or 2 years with a Masters degree. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to:

Description:

Responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support to the senior management team. Individual must be fluent bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English, both verbal and written.

Job Duties:

• Office management, demonstrating expert knowledge and proficiency with general administrative functions (telephone, email etiquette, MS Office, Internet, calendar and email systems, databases).
• Manage and coordinate travel, including company visits and conferences for the CEO and three senior management team members.
• Independently coordinate, book, and organize internal and external meetings including company-wide events.
• Maintain electronic database of corporate documents for ease of access by company personnel in support of internal and external reporting and audit support.

Candidate requirements:

Five years or more of increasingly responsible administrative assistant experience. Salary commensurate with experience. BS or BA preferred, but not required.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to:

The successful candidate must be a self-starter with demonstrated organizational skills, capable of operating within a fast-paced growth environment. The primary responsibility of this position is management of the payroll function. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Prepare and post semi-monthly ADP payroll and compile related payroll worksheet for posting to the general ledger.
2. Prepare monthly employee benefit worksheets for posting to the general ledger.
3. Prepare monthly employee listings.
4. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
5. Prepare monthly and quarterly billing statements.
6. Compile payable vouchers to include authorized purchase requisitions, purchase orders, packing slips and vendor invoice.
7. Complete other assigned projects as directed by the Controller

Required Experience and Skills:

1. 3 - 5 years of related accounting experience.
2. Person must work in an organized manner with the ability to pay particular attention to detail coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to:

Mendel is looking for an individual to lead an important project to collect, organize and analyze data with the goal of improving traits in Miscanthus and other plants for use as biofeedstocks. You will work with biologists, agronomists, business people, and computer scientists in an interdisciplinary environment. This is a well-funded, full-time position in our Hayward, California offices. Fluency in English is a prerequisite.

Knowledge in these areas is helpful:

• Genomics and standard gene databases;
• Standard bioinformatics tools;
• Plant traits and QTLs;
• Plant breeding and pedigree databases;
• SNPs;
• Illumina Beadstation;
• Oracle, Linux, Perl, Apache interactions.

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Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research Associate position in Chemical and Genetic Screening. The candidate will perform both plate and soil based Arabidopsis assays to characterize genetic pathways. Experience with Arabidopsis and a background in organic chemistry are desired, but not required. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in plant science. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to:

Job summary:

This position will work with our intellectual property team to focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. This position will work with patent agents, attorneys, scientists and management to create and prosecute utility, PVPA and plant patent applications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct prosecution of foreign patent applications in-house and with outside counsel. Collaborate with outside foreign counsel on ex-US patent filings.
• Draft PCT utility applications related to MBI gene discovery and technology programs.
• Draft Plant Variety Protection Act and plant patent applications, primarily in support of MBI biofuels program.
• Meet with and communicate regularly with senior legal and scientific staff for feedback and provide updates on new applications and prosecution status.
• Conduct regular docket maintenance reviews and recommend actions as necessary.

• Advanced degree in plant biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications required.
• Legal firm and/or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to sit or stand for up to 3 hours.
• May provide work direction to less senior patent staff
• Travel requirements: <5%

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to:

Job Summary:

The Senior Facilities Technician position provides comprehensive day-to-day support of Mendel's facilities and equipment maintenance programs. The position will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of all programs in support of Mendel's strategic facility plan. The position will work closely with scientific and administrative staff to accomplish key facility related goals. The position will supervise up to three non-exempt personnel and is required to respond to off-hour emergencies.

Responsibilities:

Tracks routine service requests and ensures timely completion of request work. Makes periodic or special inspections of facility to determine necessary service/repair work. Assists in development of facility expense and capital budgets and participates in annual equipment inventory process. Performs or supervises routine furniture & fixture installation and/or repair. Coordinates outside vendor or in-house service calls for all mechanical, electrical, air, or water systems in facility. Designs and implements all facility and equipment preventative maintenance programs. Writes, reviews and revises facility/equipment SOP's as necessary. Interacts with scientific staff/IT on equipment procurement, installation and maintenance. Provides input for necessary facility modifications and improvements. Monitors the work environment to assure safe working conditions and compliance with applicable regulations. Works with Director, Research Operations to provide for all EH&S compliance throughout facility. Coordinates weekly activities for comprehensive waste, recycling and other "green" initiatives as required in the facilities. Supervise up to three non-exempt personnel; make hire, termination, promotion and merit recommendations. As necessary, performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Vocational training and/or college coursework preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a direct facilities technician role required.
• Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research lab setting preferred.
• General knowledge of maintenance/construction trade & regulations, blueprint/schematic drawings and facility/building standards required.
• General knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, air, water, mechanical, electrical, fire and security systems required.
• Familiarity with health & safety regulations in a facilities environment required.

• Facilities and/or health & safety certifications desirable.

• Able to operate a computer and standard business programs (MSWord, MSExcel, Internet, etc.)
• Able to work in a heavy matrix environment.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations or analysis.
• Able to work independently and with little supervision (and as part of a team)
• Able to adhere/respond to established time frames and schedules, manage multiple projects, establish goals and workload priorities, and meet deadlines within budget and required specifications.
• Able to use effective listening and interpersonal communication skills to respond to inquiries, address concerns, and ensure cooperative and productive work relationships throughout the organization.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; ensures solutions are consistent with company and department objectives

• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for up to 4 hours

• Supervises nonexempt staff; makes hire, termination, promotion and merit recommendations

• May travel to remote company sites on occasion (<10%)

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to: